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Agnes’ ‘Drift: Art and Dark Matter’ explores the unseen matter of our universe

Written on March 19, 2021. Posted in Arts.

Although the exploration of dark matter is commonly regarded as a scientific pursuit, a new exhibition at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre explores the relationship between astroparticle physics and art. ‘Drift: Art and Dark Matter’ is a residency and contemporary art exhibition curated by Sunny Kerr...

Prof receives international research award for work in optical science

Written on January 15, 2019. Posted in News.

On Dec. 18, the University announced that Dr. Stephen Hughes, a physics professor at Queen’s, has received the Humboldt Research Award. The Award is an international recognition of excellence in research across all disciplines. Recipients are granted €60,000 and spend up to one year working on a...

Nobel Prize Laureate speaks to full house at Isabel Bader Centre

Written on March 9, 2018. Posted in News.

On Monday, both levels of the Isabel Bader Centre’s auditorium were filled in anticipation for a lecture by Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Barish. The lecture was hosted by the Canadian Particle Astrophysics Research Centre (CPARC) and the Queen’s Department of Physics as the first installment of...

Queen's researchers to receive $4.5 million from Ontario government

Written on March 17, 2017. Posted in News.

On March 14, Queen’s physicist Ryan Martin received $250,000 to establish a world class facility for his neutrino research — but in the speeches from administrators and dignitaries, his former PhD supervisor Arthur McDonald was referenced even more than he was. “I’m sure Dr. McDonald is very familiar...

$63.7 million government investment announced for astrophysics headquarters at Queen’s

Written on September 9, 2016. Posted in News.

The universe, as we know it, is a mass of neutrinos and dark matter. Often, the realities of the universe’s origin seem darker still. But as of Sept. 6, research conducted at Queen’s will be able to shed light on the subject. On Tuesday, the University received a $63.7 million investment...

Queen's professor awarded Nobel Prize

Written on October 8, 2015. Posted in News.

It was a little after 5 a.m. on Tuesday when a phone call from Stockholm roused Dr. Arthur McDonald from sleep. The call was from the Nobel Committee for Physics to inform the Queen’s professor that he — along with Japanese scientist Takaaki Kajita — was the recipient of the 2015 Nobel Prize for...

Tag: Physics

Agnes’ ‘Drift: Art and Dark Matter’ explores the unseen matter of our universe

Prof receives international research award for work in optical science

Nobel Prize Laureate speaks to full house at Isabel Bader Centre

Queen's researchers to receive $4.5 million from Ontario government

$63.7 million government investment announced for astrophysics headquarters at Queen’s

Queen's professor awarded Nobel Prize

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